Facility Manager at Pets Paradise

Job Overview

As the Facility Manager, you will be involved in the day-to-day facility operations tasks which include Supporting people, establishing processes, Facilities upkeep and improvement and specific administrative tasks as further highlighted below.

Responsibilities and Duties

• ​​Overseeing and agreeing contracts and providers for services including security, parking, cleaning, catering, technology and so on
• Supervising multi-disciplinary teams of staff including cleaning, maintenance, grounds, and security
• Ensuring that basic facilities, such as water and heating, are well-maintained
• Managing budgets and ensuring cost-effectiveness
• Allocating and managing space between buildings
• Ensuring that facilities meet government regulations and environmental, health and security standards
• Advising businesses on increasing energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Overseeing building projects, renovations, or refurbishments
• Keep a tools maintenance register on a weekly basis for all tools used in the department. This includes but is not limited to vehicles, hand tools, staff work attire.
• Helping businesses to relocate to new offices and to make decisions about leasing
• Ensuring Cleanliness of the whole facility
• Drafting reports and making written recommendations.
• Supervise the janitorial staff and other workers
• Hire contractors for equipment installation and repairs
• Oversee waste management, garbage collection, product delivery and other operations
• Carry out inspections of the facility
• Perform administrative or custodial tasks as needed
• Document lost and found items
• Participate in emergency planning

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• 2 years’ experience as a Facility Manager
• A Bachelor’s degree/diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, PR, or related field
• Persons living near Karen shopping center are encouraged to apply
• Communicate well in English and Kiswahili
• Flexibility in terms of working hours
• Communication and influencing skills, in person and in writing
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Decision-making
• The ability to lead and manage teams and projects
• Attention to detail but also the ability to see the implications for the bigger picture
• Organization, time management, prioritizing and the ability to handle a complex, varied workload
• Must demonstrate a willingness to work with pets